The Good Word with Tisha Lewis

Actress and singer Marisha Wallace joins us on The Good Word podcast! Marisha is best known for her musical theatrical performances. Right now, her new album TOMORROW is out now! It’s a gospel version of the hit song Tomorrow from the classic musical “Annie.” Marisha is also the singing voice of Ms. Johnston in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey on Netflix. The North Carolina native tells The Good Word she grew up in the church and shares how singing in the choir helped shape her love for music. She also shares how she is using her music to raise funds for actors financial impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Norfolk, Virginia, native and music executive and RCA Inspiration Senior VP and General Manager Phil Thornton joins us on The Good Word podcast. He shares the importance of knowing your purpose, having passion and writing a plan to accomplish your goals! He’s worked with some of the biggest names in music & Hollywood including People’s Sexiest Man Alive Michael B. Jordan, Pastor Shirley Caesar and music artist and producer Pharrell!   Phil and Pharrell’s VOICES OF FIRE docuseries debuts on Netflix Friday, November 20.

Monica Quinones joins us on The Good Word podcast! She experienced the unthinkable in 2019. Her husband’s cancer diagnosis had changed her marriage as she knew it. His sudden death after treatment complications left Quinones alone to raise her young daughter and son, hundreds of miles away from family.  In her book Instant Single Mom: This Was Not the Dream, Quinones describes the gut punch of becoming a widow in a split second and how faith and determination helped her stand again and fight toward victory in a new normal. Subscribe now!

Gospel music artist DOE joins us on The Good Word podcast!  The rising gospel artist is making waves with her debut single “Brighter.” The single is her first as a solo artist and the first from self-titled EP being released on Friday, October 30th.  She has teamed up with GRAMMY nominated and Stellar Award-winning artist Jonathan McReynolds’ Life Room Label. She shares how to stay encouraged, inspired and hopeful amid uncertainty. She also shares why music connects everyone. Subscribe now!

Vincent Bohanan joins us on The Good Word podcast! Bohanan is a gospel music artist. He’s teamed up with THE Official Hezekiah Walker for his new single ANY DAY NOW & upcoming album LIVE IN CHICAGO! Plus, he shares advice on how to stay motivated and pursue your dreams during uncertainty.

BET’s Sunday Best Season #9 winner and gospel singer Melvin Crispell III joins us on the Good Word podcast! He shares how he turned tragedy to triumph! Plus, his new album I’VE GOT A TESTIMONY is out now! Melvin hails from a rich musical legacy. His father, world-renowned musician Melvin Crispell Jr. composed and played on award-winning songs for some of gospel music’s biggest artists. His mother, Tunesha Crispell was a celebrated gospel singer whose voice was featured on several well known choir recordings.

Koryn Hawthorne joins is on The Good Word podcast! She is a two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, Billboard Music, Dove, Stellar, and NAACP Image Award-winning artist. Koryn first captivated fans on NBC’s 'The Voice' and quickly soared to the top of the Gospel charts with her infectious #1 hit single “Won’t He Do It.” Released in 2017, “Won’t He Do It,” received RIAA-Certified Gold®, and was originally conceived and written for the soundtrack of OWN’s Greenleaf. Koryn’s sophomore album I AM was released on Friday, September 18th. She shares her message of hope, faith and being bold!

September is National Recovery Month and Washington, D.C., native and "Get Yourself Together First" author Gavata Smith joins us on The Good Word podcast with her mother Regina Hargrove! Gavata shares how she helped her mother break a 24 year addiction to crack cocaine using love, faith and forgiveness. The mother-daughter duo offer encouragement and inspiration to those battling addiction and those with loved ones battling addiction, especially amid this coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Willie Jolley joins us on The Good Word podcast. Jolley is a nationally acclaimed motivational speaker, author and minister. He shares how to navigate through trying times, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic. He shares his personal story of overcoming obstacles, defying the odds all while maintaining faith and a positive mindset.

Suga Chef joins The Good Word podcast! He shares why comfort food is good for the soul! Plus some quick and easy meals for the family and his take on homemade butter, frog shaped bread and MORE!